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paraprofessional Definition

para·pro·fes·sional (-prō fes̸hə nəl)

noun

a worker trained to perform certain functions, as in medicine or teaching, but not licensed to practice as a professional

Etymology: para- + professional

paraprofessional Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: This workshop is suitable for all beginners including paraprofessionals and newly qualified staff as well as reprographics and ICT staff.

Adjective modifier

  • other: Should RCVS seek power to regulate the conduct of veterinary nurses and other paraprofessionals who may from time to time become recognized?

Modifies a noun

  • staff: Ingham, A. The attitudes of paraprofessional library staff with relation to public access to the internet.
  • level: Increasingly, much of this is being done at paraprofessional level which has led to some confusion about how professional work should be defined.
  • qualification: A paraprofessional qualification in librarianship would be an advantage.

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